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Honda is recalling roughly 1.2 million vehicles in the U.S. because the rearview camera image may fail to display on the dashboard screen.
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The recall includes certain Odyssey minivans from 2018 and 2023, Pilot SUVs from 2019 to 2022 and Passport SUVs from 2019 to 2023.
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Honda said the issue can be attributed to a defective coaxial cable connector, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
The U.S. regulator said the absence of a rearview camera image could impair driver visibility and increase the likelihood of a collision.
The Honda Pilot is on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, California. ((Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) / Getty Images)
While there have been no reports of injuries, Honda has received nearly 274,000 warranty claims from May 2017 through June 8.
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Dealers will replace a cable harness and install a straightening cover at no cost to owners, who will be notified by letter starting July 24.
Shares for Honda are down again on Friday, after slipping roughly 4% the last five days.
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The Associated Press contributed to this report